The main aim of Handloom & Textile Department is to bring
individual weavers under the co-operative fold. To improve the standard of living and
upgrade their skill. To encourage production of qualitative products and to implement
weavers welfare schemes. In Chikmagalur District about 160 families are engaged in
handloom and power-loom activity about 150 handloom and 2 power looms are functioning in
Chikmagalur District.